Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County Fishing
A 612-acre Michigan lake in Barry County.
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Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County in brief
The state lake layer measures Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County at 612 acres; it lies in Barry County. For fuel and groceries, Martin is about 7 miles off. It sits on the Lower Peninsula inside the Southern Lake Michigan Management Unit of the MDNR. It drains to the Southeastern Lake Michigan watershed in the Southern Michigan/Northern Indiana Drift Plains ecoregion.
The MDNR lists blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, blackstripe topminnow, bluegill, bluntnose minnow and green sunfish here. Summer satellite readings put clarity near 9.4 feet in 2023.
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These fish come from MDNR records for Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County: Fish Atlas collections from 1970 on, fishing site lists, stocking and records.
Fish Atlas tally for Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County
| Species | Atlas records | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Blackchin shiner | 2 | 1957 to 1996 |
| Bluegill | 2 | 1957 to 1996 |
| Bluntnose minnow | 2 | 1957 to 1996 |
| Green sunfish | 2 | 1957 to 1996 |
| Largemouth bass | 2 | 1957 to 1996 |
| Pumpkinseed | 2 | 1957 to 1996 |
| Sand shiner | 2 | 1957 to 1996 |
| Yellow bullhead | 2 | 1957 to 1996 |
| Blacknose shiner | 1 | 1996 |
| Blackstripe topminnow | 1 | 1996 |
| Brook silverside | 1 | 1957 |
| Grass pickerel | 1 | 1957 |
| Lake chubsucker | 1 | 1957 |
| Northern pike | 1 | 1957 |
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
Where to launch on Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County
Without a mapped launch on Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County, use one of the nearby sites.
Boat launches by Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County
- Lower Crooked Lake Boat AccessLower Crooked Lake, 3 miles southeast
- Fish Lake Boat Access on Orangeville CreekOrangeville Creek, 4 miles north
- Upper Crooked Lake Boat AccessCrooked Lake, 5 miles east
- Prairieville Township ParkGull Lake, 7 miles southeast
- Lake Sixteen Boat AccessLake Sixteen, 7 miles northwest
- Gun Lake County ParkGun Lake, 7 miles north
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
Clarity trend at Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County
EGLE averages Landsat images from July to September for Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County; values are converted here from meters to feet.
Chlorophyll a in 2023: 4.93 micrograms per liter.
EGLE Michigan Inland Lakes Water Clarity layer (Landsat, July to September), checked October 2026. Depth is not published here: the layer depth fields are unreliable.
Limits and seasons for Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 in any combination; minimum 14 inches | Possession: Sat. before Memorial Day – Dec. 31; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Walleye (Lower Peninsula) | 5; minimum 15 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Northern pike (Lower Peninsula) | 2; minimum 24 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Muskellunge | Only 1 per angler per license year (April 1 – March 31); mandatory harvest registration within 24 hours; minimum 42 inches (46, 50 or 38 inches on listed waters) | Possession: 1st Sat. in June – March 15; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Yellow perch | 25 | Open all year |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 in any combination of the listed species | Open all year |
| Channel catfish | 10; minimum 12 inches | Open all year |
| Flathead catfish | 5; minimum 15 inches | Open all year |
| White bass | 10 | Open all year |
| Cisco and whitefish | 5 in any combination | Open all year |
| Burbot | 5 | Open all year |
| Trout in unclassified lakes | 5, no more than 3 of which may be 15 inches or greater; minimum 8 inches | Open all year |
Statewide rows for the Lower Peninsula are shown for Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County; the trout row follows its MDNR lake Type when it has one.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Bass and walleye events on Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County
Upcoming Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County events and past winners are collected separately.
Neighbor lakes of Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County, measured
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County | 612 | 0 | 9.4 | 10 | |
| Crooked Lake, Lower | 3 miles southeast | 433 | 1 | 6.9 | 0 |
| Fish Lake, Barry County | 4 miles north | 152 | 0 | 10.3 | 8 |
| Crooked Lake, Barry County | 5 miles east | 645 | 1 | 9.4 | 0 |
| Guernsey Lake, Barry County | 7 miles northeast | 217 | 0 | 11.4 | 0 |
| Lake Sixteen near Martin, Allegan County | 7 miles northwest | 34 | 1 | 5.7 | 0 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
What sits close to Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County
Lakes to try next to Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County
- Crooked Lake, Lower3 miles southeast
- Fish Lake, Barry County4 miles north
- Crooked Lake, Barry County5 miles east
- Guernsey Lake, Barry County7 miles northeast
- Lake Sixteen near Martin, Allegan County7 miles northwest
Where to pick up bait for Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County
- Mar-Bil Marinemarina, Plainwell, under a mile
- Plainwell Bait&Tacklebait and tackle shop, plainwell, 7 miles
- Pheasant Tail Groupbait and tackle shop, Richland, 7 miles
- Gull Lake Marine Richlandmarina, Richland, 9 miles
- Superior Online Tacklebait and tackle shop, Otsego, 9 miles
- Gull Lake Marine Baysidemarina, Richland, 11 miles
Charter captains and guides near Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County
- Fishin 4 Trophies Charterscharter, Wyoming, (616) 318-0102
- Getting Bit Guide Servicecharter, Grand Rapids, (616) 570-2946
- Michigan Fishing Charterscharter, Douglas, (616) 836-5736
- reel down outfitterscharter, hastings, (616) 914-7416
Towns that put you close to Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County
- Delton5 miles
- Martin7 miles
- Plainwell7 miles
The counties around Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County
- Barry Countyseat: Hastings
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Identifying the fish of Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County
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What to know ahead of a day at Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County
Which MDNR unit manages Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County?
Barry County, Southern Lake Michigan Management Unit, about 7 miles from Martin.
What surface area does EGLE give Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County?
The state layer shows 612 acres.
Is there a ramp for trailers on Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County?
No mapped ramp; the closest are listed.
What bites in Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County?
Expect blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, blackstripe topminnow, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, green sunfish and largemouth bass.
What are the walleye limits on Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County?
Walleye (Lower Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season Last Sat. in April – March 15.
What does a visitor from out of state pay for Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County?
Anglers 17 and older carry a Michigan all-species fishing license: $26 a year for residents, $76 for nonresidents, $11 for seniors or $10 for one day.
How far can you see into Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County?
About 9.4 feet of Secchi depth in 2023, from EGLE satellite data.
Which tackle store sits handiest to Pine Lake near Martin, Barry County?
Mar-Bil Marine is the nearest, under a mile away.
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